zBoost Wi-Ex YX600 Series Installation Manual

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zBoost YX600 Series

Installation Guide

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    YX600 Series Installation Guide Rev. A...
  • Page 2 L'opération est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce dispositif peut ne pas causer l'interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter n'importe quelle interférence reçue, y compris l'interférence qui peut causer l'opération peu désirée. Wi-Ex Rev. A YX600 Series Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 The YX600-PCS will enhance your in-building coverage for local provider networks operating at the 1900MHz (PCS) frequency. (NOTE) The YX600 Series is not compatible with iDEN, Nextel, SMR or ESMR frequency services. To verify that your phone will work in conjunction with the model purchased, please follow these four simple steps: 1) Unpack the Base Unit and the Base Unit power supply only.
  • Page 4: Limited Liability

    8 inches (20cm) is maintained between the radiating element and the user and/or general population. 2) If a ladder is required to install the YX600 Series, make sure that the ladder feet are on a flat surface and the ladder is securely fixed. It is highly recommended that you have someone assist you while you are on the ladder.
  • Page 5: Outdoor Installation Of The Directional Signal Antenna

    Avoid any drilling or nailing directly into the roof. This could allow water to leak into your home and cause damage. Choosing to mount the antenna into fascia will not compromise your roof and places the antenna up high Wi-Ex YX600 Series Installation Guide...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read First Before Installing the YX600 Series ................i Safety and Product Warranty Information ................ii Safety Guidelines ........................ii Limited Liability ........................ii Customer Support ........................ii Outdoor Installation of the Directional Signal Antenna ............iii Grounding the Directional Signal Antenna ................
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  • Page 9: Yx600 Series Package Contents

    YX600 Series Package Contents Before you begin, make sure all of the following parts came with your kit: Item Quantity Description YX600 Series Installation Guide Base Unit Base Unit Power Supply Base Unit rubber feet YX600-CEL Base Antenna: YX027-PCS-CEL YX600-PCS Base Antenna: YX024-PCS...
  • Page 10: Zboost Product Overview

    Product Overview Overview Thank you for selecting zBoost YX600 Series Product. You will now be able to use your cell phone INSIDE your home or office. Gone are the days when you have to go to the window upstairs or walk outside to get enough signal.
  • Page 11: Preparing To Install Zboost

    Preparing to Install zBoost Check for Signal Strength Before installing zBoost in your home, make sure that you can place calls on the outside of your home or in the attic or at roof level where you will install the signal antenna.
  • Page 12: Installing Your Zboost

    The following tools are needed to install zBoost: • #2 Philips screwdriver • Cellular phone operating in the band supported by your zBoost unit • Drill (may be required for outdoor or attic antenna installations) Installing Your zBoost Installing the Signal Antenna Choosing the best location for installation of the Signal Antenna provides the best performance and the largest area of improved signal.
  • Page 13 8. Look for the highest reading above. Set the antenna to that position and tighten the antenna to the mast. 9. Using a phone operating in the Cellular band, place the cell phone on a non- metal surface about 6-8 feet from the Base Unit. Wi-Ex YX600 Series Installation Guide...
  • Page 14 Before drilling any holes into a wall to run your Caution: cable, make sure you know where existing electrical wiring is located. Drilling into live electrical wiring could cause an electrical shock and sever the wire. Wi-Ex YX600 Series Installation Guide...
  • Page 15 Attach the antenna to the Base Unit. Attach the power supply to the Base Unit and plug the power supply into an outlet. See the Troubleshooting section if a Red light illuminates. Snap the Base Unit into the mounting bracket. Wi-Ex YX600 Series Installation Guide...
  • Page 16 Hold your cell phone about 5 feet from the Base Unit and then turn it on. Wait up to 1 minute for the cell phone to register the signal coming from the Base Unit. If the signal meter shows an improvement, your zBoost unit is working properly. Note:...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Your Zboost System

    Troubleshooting Your zBoost System Base Unit Indicator Operation In most cases, problems with zBoost can be diagnosed using the Base Unit’s LED indicators. Please note that GREEN indicates CEL band operation and AMBER indicates PCS band operation. Power Install Signal...
  • Page 18: Yx600-Cel Technical Specifications

    Base Unit Weight: 12 oz. Base Unit Size: 5” x 7” x 2” AC Power Input: 100 – 120 VAC 60Hz DC Power Output: 5 VDC, 2.0A FCC ID: SO4YX500-PCS Industry Canada ID: 5544A-YX500PCS Patents pending Wi-Ex YX600 Series Installation Guide...
  • Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions

    Our devices currently operate in the in the 800 and 1900MHz frequencies. Some countries outside the US use the same frequencies and the current Wi-Ex models are compatible with these networks. Check the frequencies for a particular country for compatibility. We are developing European and Asian frequencies that should be available before 2008. Wi-Ex YX600 Series Installation Guide...
  • Page 20 The YX600 Series is designed to cover multiple signals simultaneously and will allow multiple users to operate at the same time. For example, if there were 8 people in the same room then the system would help each of them.
  • Page 21: Limited 1 Year Warranty

    If it is determined that the product needs to be returned for service or exchanged, you will receive a return merchandise authorization (RMA) number. The representative will give you complete shipping details. Wi-Ex YX600 Series Installation Guide...
  • Page 22: To Get Out Of Warranty Service

    To obtain out of warranty service, contact Wi-Ex at 800 971-1612 for information on the possibility of any costs for repair or replacement of out- of-warranty products. Reminder Record the model and serial number found on the product below: Model # _____________________________ SERIAL # _________________________ Wi-Ex YX600 Series Installation Guide...

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